Malaysia

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia has terminated its leasing contract with Aerotree Defense and Services for four Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopters over failure to deliver.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has shortlisted the Leonardo AW149 as the preferred replacement for its fleet of aging Sikorsky S-61 Nuri helicopters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian state of Sarawak is hopeful that it will be taking over MASwings from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) by the end of 2024.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Honeywell reports that its avionics segment is resolving supply chain-related issues more quickly than its aerospace and mechanical divisions.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By David Casey
Singapore-based LCC Scoot will offer Airbus A320 service to Kuala Lumpur’s Subang Airport from September.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Turkey is offering to expand its aerospace collaboration with Malaysia, including on the new Kaan fighter project.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
ExecuJet MRO has officially opened its new MRO hangar at Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport, as the Malaysian government seeks to attract business aviation companies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Jet airliner operations at Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, better known as Subang Airport, could start as early as Q3 2024, Malaysia says.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Separate midair collisions within the space of three days have claimed the lives of at least 11 crewmembers who were onboard the four helicopters.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian Government has received a “no find, no fee" proposal from exploration company Ocean Infinity.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
An interview with Langkawi Development Authority CEO Datuk Haslina Abdul Hamid as Routes Asia 2024 gets underway.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
All the data relating to Malaysia’s top airlines, airports, routes and markets during the first quarter of the year.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The return of international service from China has contributed to the ongoing recovery of traffic at Routes Asia 2024 host Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The recovery rate of super-short-haul flights lags in Southeast Asia and the number of turboprop aircraft in the region has dropped significantly, a study says.
Airports & Networks

By Routes Content Team
This week we focus on Malaysian flag carrier Malaysia Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
AirAsia is expanding its Chinese and Indian networks following Malaysia’s decision to ease visa entry rules.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The Royal Malaysian Air Force has finalized a contract with Thales to acquire a Ground Master GM400α radar as the air arm continues its modernization effort.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia’s stock market regulator has removed AirAsia X from a list of companies deemed to be in shaky financial condition.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian Aviation Commission has suspended MYAirline’s air services license (ASL), after the carrier failed to satisfy the conditions set by the regulator.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
Emirates passengers will be able to connect at Kuala Lumpur via the carrier’s flights from Dubai.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
“The sudden suspension of MYAirline’s operation … without prior notification to [the regulator] raises serious concerns,” the Malaysian authorities say.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The Malaysian Air Force's CAP55 roadmap would suggest the force will return to Airbus for more H225Ms to unify its fleet.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysian LCC MYAirline is seeking a new CEO after its current leader stepped down.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia’s largest oil refiner Petronas and Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines' plan to operate on a metal-neutral basis between Hong Kong and Malaysia has been dropped amid regulatory scrutiny.
Airlines & Lessors